Compassionate Patient Care Technician I - On-site, Full-Time

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Ashland, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct, compassionate, patient-centered care under supervision of licensed professionals. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, documentation, and patient transport while maintaining a safe and clean environment in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-1 year healthcare experience, and certifications including BLS, CPI, and SRNA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility and delegated non-nursing tasks under supervision.
• Monitors and documents patient status, including vital signs, intake and output, pain assessments, and completes required checks and observations.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge, and transportation activities, and accompanies patients to appointments or visitations as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment by cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring proper equipment function and storage.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the healthcare team and participates in patient hand-offs using established protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Kentucky in Ashland, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct, compassionate, patient-centered care under supervision of licensed professionals. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, documentation, and patient transport while maintaining a safe and clean environment in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0-1 year healthcare experience, and certifications including BLS, CPI, and SRNA.